TITAN RTX vs GeForce RTX 3070
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the TITAN RTX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+10.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $1,203.96 for the TITAN RTX, it costs 83% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 564.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+564.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,203.96) | ✅More affordable ($200) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of TITAN RTX and GeForce RTX 3070
TITAN RTX
The TITAN RTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 18 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 280W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,095 points. Launch price was $2,499.
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the TITAN RTX scores 20,095 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 10.3%. The TITAN RTX is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (TITAN RTX) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (TITAN RTX) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (TITAN RTX) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 576 Tensor cores vs 184.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,095 | 22,172+10% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 5888+28% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+25% |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+3% | 1725 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 288+57% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB | 5.8 MB+29% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+57% | 46 |
| Tensor Cores | 576+213% | 184 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The TITAN RTX comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The TITAN RTX offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 672 GB/s (TITAN RTX) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 50% advantage for the TITAN RTX. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (TITAN RTX) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the TITAN RTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s+50% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (TITAN RTX) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (TITAN RTX) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (TITAN RTX) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC (4th Gen) | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The TITAN RTX draws 280W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 24% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (TITAN RTX) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 280W | 220W-21% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 116mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 71.8 | 100.8+40% |
Value Analysis
The TITAN RTX launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $1203.96, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 83.4% less ($1004 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (TITAN RTX) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 564.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $499-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1203.96 | $200-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7 | 110.9+564% |
| Codename | TU102 | GA104 |
| Release | December 18 2018 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #91 | #63 |
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